Ab De Villiers

Explore the financial milestones of the Indian Premier League as we reveal the top 10 costliest player signings spanning the years 2008 to 2024. From jaw-dropping auction prices to record-breaking contracts, these elite players have left an indelible mark in the history of the IPL with their high-value acquisitions.

The IPL 2024 auction witnesses historic record-breaking bids for Australian players Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, while uncapped Indian talents, including Sameer Rizvi, secure life-changing deals, shaping up an exciting and lucrative season.

Meet Spencer Johnson, the 28-year-old Australian left-arm fast-medium bowler, who made waves in the IPL 2024 auction after a stellar performance in the Hundred 2023 and the Big Bash League.

The uncapped sensation Kumar Kushagra, a talented wicketkeeper-batsman from Jharkhand, clinched an extraordinary deal, securing a spot with Delhi Capitals for a whopping 7.4 Crore. 

In a notable move during the IPL 2024 Auction, Gujarat Titans secure Shahrukh Khan for Rs 7.40 crore, sparking joy among the team's enthusiastic fanbase.

Pat Cummins and Travis Head, newly acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad, express their enthusiasm and gratitude in special messages for the SRH fanbase.

Australia's Mitchell Starc surpassed his compatriot Pat Cummins to became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, after he was brought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.

Australia's Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, after he was brought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.

Australia's Mitchell Starc surpassed Pat Cummins to become most expensive player in IPL history after Kolkata Knight Riders snapped the veteran pacer for for Rs 24.75 crore during the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur was signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday, sparking massive excitement among the fans of the Yellow Army.

In a high-stakes bidding at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai, Chennai Super Kings secured New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell for a significant sum of Rs. 14 crore.

Chennai Super Kings purchased Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur and Daryl Mitchell for Rs 1.80 crore, 4 crore and Rs 14 crore respectively during the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.

Australia's World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins becomes the most expensive player in the history of the league. Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50 crores.

Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1.50 crore during the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.

Australia's World Cup 2023 hero Travis Head was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 6.80 crore during the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai on Tuesday.